Joseph B. Cheadle facts for kids
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Joseph Bonaparte Cheadle (born August 14, 1842 – died May 28, 1904) was an important person from Indiana. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he was elected to speak for the people of Indiana in the United States government.
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Discovering Joseph Cheadle's Early Life
Joseph Cheadle was born in a town called Perrysville, Indiana. Like many kids back then, he went to local schools to get his basic education.
From Student to Soldier
After his early schooling, Joseph went to Asbury University in Greencastle, Indiana. Today, this university is known as DePauw University. But his studies were put on hold when a big event happened in American history: the American Civil War.
Joseph decided to join the army to help his country. He became a private soldier in Company K of the Seventy-first Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He bravely served in the war until it ended.
Becoming a Lawyer
Once the Civil War was over, Joseph Cheadle returned home. He then decided to study law. He worked hard and graduated from the Indianapolis Law College in 1867.
After finishing law school, he was allowed to practice law. This means he became a lawyer. He started his law career in Newport, Indiana. He worked as a lawyer until 1873.
Joseph Cheadle's Public Service and Later Years
In 1873, Joseph Cheadle changed careers and started working in newspapers. He became involved in writing and editing.
Serving in Congress
Joseph Cheadle was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the United States Congress two times. He served in the Fiftieth Congress and the Fifty-first Congress. His time in Congress was from March 4, 1887, to March 3, 1891.
After his time in Congress, he tried to be nominated again in 1890 but was not successful. He also tried to get nominated for later Congresses in 1892 and 1894.
Changing Political Parties
Later, in 1896, Joseph Cheadle joined the Democratic Party. He tried to be elected again in 1896 and 1898, running on both the Democratic and Populist tickets, but he did not win. During this time, in 1896, he was also the editor of a newspaper called the American Standard.
His Final Years
Joseph Cheadle passed away in Frankfort, Indiana, on May 28, 1904. He was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery.
